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Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Wednesday, December...

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Capricorn to Gemini

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Keir Starmer admits many ‘still struggling with cost of living’ in Christmas message

Keir Starmer admits many ‘still struggling with cost of...

The Prime Minister urged Britons to ‘do our bit’ over the festive period and ‘reach...

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Everywhere Olivia Colman has lived, from her Peckham townhouse to her Norfolk barn conversion

Everywhere Olivia Colman has lived, from her Peckham townhouse...

After decades spent in south-east London, Colman has returned to her Norfolk roots

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Christmas Eve: here’s what to watch on TV

Christmas Eve: here’s what to watch on TV

There’s sewing, there’s fishing and there are ghost stories

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Zipcar offered free parking permits as London borough mounts 11th hour bid to save car-sharing club

Zipcar offered free parking permits as London borough mounts...

Southwark offers firm use of about 200 parking bays and calls on other boroughs...

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Renting Christmas tree growing more popular to cut waste, says business

Renting Christmas tree growing more popular to cut waste,...

Kilnford Farm Shop in Dumfries and Galloway began renting out trees three years...

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Arsenal: Why Piero Hincapie missed Carabao Cup tie as Mikel Arteta issues Gabriel Martinelli injury update

Arsenal: Why Piero Hincapie missed Carabao Cup tie as Mikel...

Defender was a surprise absentee from the Arsenal matchday squad on Tuesday night

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Chris Richards injury update as Oliver Glasner issues update after Crystal Palace defender stretchered off

Chris Richards injury update as Oliver Glasner issues update...

Palace are likely to be without the defender against Tottenham this weekend

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Campaigner fears ministers ‘trying to run us out of cash’ after gender ruling

Campaigner fears ministers ‘trying to run us out of cash’...

For Women Scotland will next year begin a second high-profile legal action against...

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Starmer says many ‘still struggling with cost of living’ in Christmas message

Starmer says many ‘still struggling with cost of living’...

The Prime Minister urged Britons to ‘do our bit’ over the festive period and ‘reach...

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Charity to expand work to clear explosives in Gaza amid ‘immense’ devastation

Charity to expand work to clear explosives in Gaza amid...

The Halo Trust said vast areas are ‘contaminated’ with unexploded bombs, missiles,...

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Pregnant women urged to get flu vaccine ‘as soon as possible’

Pregnant women urged to get flu vaccine ‘as soon as possible’

Medics say the flu virus can cause very serious infections with lifelong implications...

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Mikel Arteta addresses new Arsenal issue and praises squad depth after penalty shootout win

Mikel Arteta addresses new Arsenal issue and praises squad...

Conceding a late goal is fast becoming a habit for Arsenal

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Three things we learned from Arsenal win as changes pay off for Mikel Arteta amid William Saliba boost

Three things we learned from Arsenal win as changes pay...

Kepa Arrizabalaga’s penalty heroics adds to a positive night for the Gunners

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Carabao Cup semi-final draw in full: Chelsea get Arsenal, Newcastle to face Man City

Carabao Cup semi-final draw in full: Chelsea get Arsenal,...

There will be a London derby in one of the two semi-finals

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Arsenal 1-1 Crystal Palace: (8-7 on pens): Gunners into Carabao Cup semi-final after penalty shootout win

Arsenal 1-1 Crystal Palace: (8-7 on pens): Gunners into...

Gunners miss host of chances but prevail to another Carabao Cup semi-final after...

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Arsenal player ratings vs Crystal Palace: Kepa Arrizabalaga the penalty hero and Gabriel Jesus sharp

Arsenal player ratings vs Crystal Palace: Kepa Arrizabalaga...

Gunners taken all the way to penalties as summer signing steps up to seal Carabao...

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Arsenal vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and reaction after penalty shootout

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result,...

The last Carabao Cup quarter-final tie is settled on penalties

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London toddler, 2, dies after broken down car hit on A1

London toddler, 2, dies after broken down car hit on A1

Five others inside the Toyota, two adults and three children, were injured

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Inoue vs Picasso: Date, fight time, undercard, prediction, ring walks and odds

Inoue vs Picasso: Date, fight time, undercard, prediction,...

‘The Monster’ and Junto Nakatani are out to secure huge 2026 showdown on Ring V:...

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Arsenal vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Penalties - Carabao Cup latest score, match stream and goal updates

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Penalties - Carabao Cup...

The last Carabao Cup quarter-final tie takes place at the Emirates Stadium tonight

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Woman dies after south London house fire

Woman dies after south London house fire

Crews called to blaze in Bath Close, Peckham at 10pm on Monday

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King’s pilgrimage-themed Christmas message filmed in Westminster Abbey

King’s pilgrimage-themed Christmas message filmed in Westminster...

The abbey’s Lady Chapel is the location of Charles’ broadcast, a late medieval construction...

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Epstein ‘prison suicide postcard to paedophile Larry Nassar’ is fake, claims Donald Trump’s FBI

Epstein ‘prison suicide postcard to paedophile Larry Nassar’...

An email by ‘A’ from ‘Balmoral’ also asked Jeffrey Epstein’s associate Ghislaine...

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Two men arrested after ‘large-scale’ police operation into organised crime

Two men arrested after ‘large-scale’ police operation into...

The men, both aged 30, were arrested as part of Operation Venetic – a Europe-wide...

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US TV host Martha Stewart joins Snoop Dogg as minority owner of Swansea City AFC

US TV host Martha Stewart joins Snoop Dogg as minority...

She joins the rapper and Croatian footballer Luka Modric as part-owners of the Championship...

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World Darts Championship 2026: Schedule and latest results today after Peter Wright upset

World Darts Championship 2026: Schedule and latest results...

Upsets continue before Christmas break as two-time winner Peter ‘Snakebite’ Wright...

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Royal Family fashion 2025: the most stylish looks from the Princess of Wales, Queen Camilla and more

Royal Family fashion 2025: the most stylish looks from...

From statement millinery to chic tailoring, here are the looks that defined the...

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Cold, windy and sunny Christmas Day forecast with a frosty start

Cold, windy and sunny Christmas Day forecast with a frosty...

Brisk winds picking up from Christmas Eve will make the weather feel close to freezing...

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Nigeria 2-1 Tanzania: Ademola Lookman seals nervy opening win for Super Eagles at AFCON

Nigeria 2-1 Tanzania: Ademola Lookman seals nervy opening...

A frustrating night for Victor Osimhen as Eric Chelle’s side labour to victory at...

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Rob Reiner and wife Michele’s death certificates reveal new details of double killing

Rob Reiner and wife Michele’s death certificates reveal...

The couple’s son Nick Reiner, 32, has been charged with two counts of first-degree...

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Tess Daly to dance the Argentine tango in final Strictly appearance

Tess Daly to dance the Argentine tango in final Strictly...

The 56-year-old is taking to the dancefloor for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas...

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Jewish charity says police decision over Bob Vylan set ‘sends the wrong message’

Jewish charity says police decision over Bob Vylan set...

Bobby Vylan led crowds in chants of ‘death, death to the IDF’ during a Glastonbury...

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Arsenal vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Carabao Cup latest score, match stream and goal updates

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Carabao Cup latest score,...

The last Carabao Cup quarter-final tie takes place at the Emirates Stadium tonight

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Nigeria vs Tanzania LIVE: AFCON result, match stream and latest updates today

Nigeria vs Tanzania LIVE: AFCON result, match stream and...

Victor Osimhen and the Super Eagles out to make an early statement at the Africa...

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Arsenal vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Carabao Cup match stream, latest score and goal updates

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Carabao Cup match stream,...

The last Carabao Cup quarter-final tie takes place at the Emirates Stadium tonight

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Chelsea make Antoine Semenyo transfer decision after opening talks over £65m January move

Chelsea make Antoine Semenyo transfer decision after opening...

The Blues have held a longstanding interest in the Ghana international

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Second correction issued to Sandie Peggie tribunal ruling

Second correction issued to Sandie Peggie tribunal ruling

It comes after a correction was made earlier this month.

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London A&E departments ‘in the thick of it’ during flu crisis, warn hospital doctors

London A&E departments ‘in the thick of it’ during flu...

Data suggests virus outbreak in the capital is continuing to spread as cases jump...

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Colliers Wood Tube stabbing: Knife fight breaks out on Tube platform in front of horrified passengers

Colliers Wood Tube stabbing: Knife fight breaks out on...

Officers scrambled to Colliers Wood Tube station after knife fight

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Nigeria vs Tanzania LIVE: AFCON latest score and updates after Ademola Lookman goal

Nigeria vs Tanzania LIVE: AFCON latest score and updates...

Victor Osimhen and the Super Eagles out to make an early statement at the Africa...

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Arsenal XI vs Crystal Palace: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Carabao Cup today

Arsenal XI vs Crystal Palace: Starting lineup, confirmed...

Gunners rotate heavily for cup clash

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Captain America actor Chris Evans to return for Avengers: Doomsday

Captain America actor Chris Evans to return for Avengers:...

In a teaser trailer, the Captain America actor has been confirmed as returning for...

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Joanne McNally: 'I'm not going to make the same mistake Paul Mescal made'

Joanne McNally: 'I'm not going to make the same mistake...

The Irish comedian, 42, speaks to the Standard about success, protecting her inner...

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Nigeria vs Tanzania LIVE: AFCON latest score and updates after Semi Ajayi goal

Nigeria vs Tanzania LIVE: AFCON latest score and updates...

Victor Osimhen and the Super Eagles out to make an early statement at the Africa...

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Nigeria vs Tanzania LIVE: Latest score and updates from AFCON after Semi Ajayi goal

Nigeria vs Tanzania LIVE: Latest score and updates from...

Victor Osimhen and the Super Eagles out to make an early statement at the Africa...

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Julia Donaldson reveals why she almost refused to let The Scarecrows’ Wedding become a BBC cartoon

Julia Donaldson reveals why she almost refused to let The...

EXCLUSIVE The author says concerns over a smoking scene forced her to weigh compromise...

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Documents reveal how BBC sought Laurence Olivier for debut TV appearance

Documents reveal how BBC sought Laurence Olivier for debut...

The BBC are releasing thousands of files, including a letter inviting a 26-year-old...

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Nigeria vs Tanzania LIVE: Latest score and goal updates from AFCON

Nigeria vs Tanzania LIVE: Latest score and goal updates...

Victor Osimhen and the Super Eagles out to make an early statement at the Africa...

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Arsenal vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Carabao Cup match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Carabao Cup match stream,...

The last Carabao Cup quarter-final tie takes place at the Emirates Stadium tonight

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Victoria Beckham breaks her silence with 'tough' post after being 'blocked' by son Brooklyn

Victoria Beckham breaks her silence with 'tough' post after...

The chef, 26, is believed to have blocked Victoria, David, and his brother Cruz...

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Thousands more Londoners face council tax bills over £2,000 for first time

Thousands more Londoners face council tax bills over £2,000...

Band D London homes are expected to see an average of almost £80 added to their...

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FTSE 100 moves ahead amid surprise US growth jump

FTSE 100 moves ahead amid surprise US growth jump

Figures show the US economy grew more than forecast in the third quarter.

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Comedian Russell Brand charged with two further sexual offences

Comedian Russell Brand charged with two further sexual...

He has been charged with one count of rape and one count of sexual assault.

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No charges over Bob Vylan’s ‘death to the IDF’ Glastonbury set, police say

No charges over Bob Vylan’s ‘death to the IDF’ Glastonbury...

Vylan, whose real name is Pascal Robinson-Foster, was interviewed by police over...

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Nigeria vs Tanzania LIVE: AFCON match stream, latest score and goal updates

Nigeria vs Tanzania LIVE: AFCON match stream, latest score...

Victor Osimhen and the Super Eagles out to make an early statement at the Africa...

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Roads over Christmas expected to be far busier than ever before

Roads over Christmas expected to be far busier than ever...

There will be spikes of traffic on Christmas Eve

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Russell Brand faces new rape and sexual assault charges

Russell Brand faces new rape and sexual assault charges

Russell Brand has been charged with two new counts - one of rape and one of sexual...

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Chelsea: Antoine Semenyo release clause expires on January 10 amid Liverpool and Manchester United interest

Chelsea: Antoine Semenyo release clause expires on January...

Chelsea are interested in signing the Bournemouth winger but face strong competition

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Zendaya and Tom Holland enjoy a family day out at London's The Traitors experience

Zendaya and Tom Holland enjoy a family day out at London's...

‘You can't trust anyone when you enter the round table… not even family,’ Tom’s...

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No further action to be taken into Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury set, police say

No further action to be taken into Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury...

There was a backlash after Bobby Vylan led crowds in chants of ‘death death to the...

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Councils ordered not to adopt four-day week over 'failure' fears

Councils ordered not to adopt four-day week over 'failure'...

Four-day working weeks have been said to boost morale and productivity amongst staff

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Popular Tesco Christmas chocolate urgently recalled over contamination fears

Popular Tesco Christmas chocolate urgently recalled over...

The supermarket’s customers have been issued a warning over the product

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Tottenham XI vs Crystal Palace: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League

Tottenham XI vs Crystal Palace: Confirmed team news, predicted...

Spurs dealt double selection blow ahead of London derby

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STV journalists to strike in January in row over changes to news programmes

STV journalists to strike in January in row over changes...

The National Union of Journalists said members will walk out on January 7 – the...

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Wrap up your Christmas gifting with Christy’s luxury Turkish towels

Wrap up your Christmas gifting with Christy’s luxury Turkish...

The heritage brand is synonymous with everyday comfort and long-lasting softness

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Husband appears in court accused of drugging and raping ex-wife

Husband appears in court accused of drugging and raping...

Philip Young is charged with 56 offences over a 13-year period between 2010 and...

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Explained: how TfL plans to change London's Tube and bus ticketing system and upgrade Oyster card

Explained: how TfL plans to change London's Tube and bus...

New £1.5bn contract will modernise 20-year-old ‘smartcard’ network

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London toddler, 2, dies after after broken down car hit on A1

London toddler, 2, dies after after broken down car hit...

Five others inside the Toyota, two adults and three children, were injured

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Tottenham: Thomas Frank defends Micky van de Ven after Arne Slot comments about Alexander Isak

Tottenham: Thomas Frank defends Micky van de Ven after...

Spurs boss calls centre-back a ‘true defender’ after Liverpool boss jibe

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Joanne McNally: 'I'm not going make the same mistake Paul Mescal made'

Joanne McNally: 'I'm not going make the same mistake Paul...

The Irish comedian, 42, speaks to the Standard about success, protecting her inner...

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Email from Balmoral from ‘A’ asked for ‘inappropriate friends’, documents show

Email from Balmoral from ‘A’ asked for ‘inappropriate friends’,...

Another batch of documents from the ‘Epstein files’ was released by the US Department...

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Epstein Files reveal email 'from Balmoral’ asking Ghislaine Maxwell for ‘inappropriate friends’ & signed ‘A xxx’

Epstein Files reveal email 'from Balmoral’ asking Ghislaine...

Bombshell emails released by Department of Justice as part of huge tranche of files...

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Royal Mail delays - Full list of postcodes impacted this Christmas

Royal Mail delays - Full list of postcodes impacted this...

The postal service has apologised to customers at 92 postcodes

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Nigeria vs Tanzania LIVE: Afcon match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Nigeria vs Tanzania LIVE: Afcon match stream, latest team...

Victor Osimhen and the Super Eagles out to make an early statement at the Africa...

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